In a display of sheer resilience, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz overcame an early two-set deficit to defeat Jannik Sinner in the longest final in Roland-Garros history, clinching his second straight French Open title.
After losing the first two sets, Alcaraz stormed back with unwavering belief. “When the situations are against you, then you have to keep fighting. It’s a Grand Slam final, it’s no time to be tired, no time to give up,” he said. His triumph echoes Novak Djokovic’s 2021 rally from two sets down against Stefanos Tsitsipas at Roland-Garros.
By prevailing in five sets, Alcaraz became only the ninth player in the Open Era to reverse a two-set deficit in a Grand Slam final, joining an elite list that includes Bjorn Borg, Ivan Lendl, Andre Agassi and Rafael Nadal. His latest triumph mirrors last year’s comeback from a 2-1 sets deficit against Alexander Zverev in Paris and that iconic five-set showdown with Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2023.
Alcaraz’s ability to thrive under pressure is a masterclass for young players worldwide. As he lifts the trophy on tennis’s biggest clay stage, he continues to write the next chapter in this thrilling sport.
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